The line graph compares the proportion of urban residents in four Asian countries from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Overall, there was an increase in the population of all four countries. Malaysia had the highest percentage of urban residents among the four. These trends are expected to continue in the future.
In 1970, urban dwellers in Thailand accounted for 20% of the population, while in Indonesia it was 15%. Malaysia and the Philippines had the same percentage of 30% in the same year.
By 2020, Malaysia’s urban population had grown significantly, with cities housing approximately 75% of the total population. The Philippines saw fluctuations between 35% and 45%. Indonesia’s urban population grew rapidly, reaching about half of the total population by 2020, while Thailand’s urban population only reached around 30%.
Predictions suggest further growth in urban populations across all four countries. By 2040, Malaysia is projected to have the highest percentage of urban residents at 80%, followed by Indonesia at 65%. Thailand and the Philippines are expected to have approximately 55% and 50%, respectively.